Chief Audit Officer

We are seeking a Chief Audit Officer to establish and lead our independent assurance program. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in audit, technical fluency, and the ability to navigate the regulatory landscape. They will be responsible for defining the audit vision, providing independent assurance, and ensuring data integrity and security.

Requirements

• Define the Audit Vision — establish and lead a risk-based internal audit strategy
• Provide Independent Assurance — deliver objective evaluations to the Board and Audit Committee(s) on the effectiveness of our risk management, internal controls, and governance
• Audit the Stack — oversee technical and operational audits that dive deep into our business, automated movement of funds, and cloud infrastructure to ensure data integrity and security
• Validate the 'Magic' — ensure our product workflows and financial controls are operating exactly as intended, identifying potential friction before it impacts the customer
• Bridge the Regulatory Gap — act as a key point of contact for our partner banks and regulators, providing them with the confidence that Mercury's internal oversight is rigorous and proactive
• Automate Oversight — design and implement continuous monitoring systems that replace manual checklists with real-time, data-driven audit insights
• Drive Meaningful Remediation — partner with Engineering, Product, and Risk leads to ensure audit findings result in structural improvements, not just temporary fixes

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity
• Benefits